It is not a grease-filled die. If it was, then the mintmark would have disappeared entirely. Coin metal flowed into the center of the "D" when...
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All I'm saying is that thousands of die pairs were used, and they may or may not have deteriorated in similar ways during their useful life....
Have you tried soaking it in pure acetone? Chris
There were 1,793,148,140 pennies struck in Denver. How many die pairs do you think were used? Chris
It is die deterioration. Chris
It looks like a "No D" to me. Chris
Would you like to know why I call them Crappy Zincolns? Chris
I believe they base it on your estimated value unless you have grossly undervalued the coin. Chris
Based on the SAE that someone just posted that ANACS graded MS70 with a big gouge on her wrist, I wouldn't trust them with Grandma's coins. Chris
And the acronym would be...….PYMP Errors. Chris
How many Cheerios dollars have been found in circulation since 2005? Does anyone know? Chris
Ditto! Chris
I don't know Paddy. It looks just like the dirt that is surrounding the date. Chris
I don't see any doubling on the date. "Full Steps" are only attributed on Jeff nickels. Chris
It's only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Chris
I think a good name for this would be "ANACS SCREWED THE POOCH" Chris;)
It was probably due to the separatist attitude of the residents of Dade County because of its isolation from the rest of the state. There wasn't...
Some of us like to "name our babies" whenever we happen to find something unusual. Sometimes it's "Spiked Head" or "Crackhead" or "Speared...
Welcome to the neighborhood! Can you post good, clear photos of both sides? Chris
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